Manufacturers continue making subtle improvements to the humble windshield wiper blade. Upgraded blades swap out the traditional rubber for silicone, and a few premium blades even come pre-coated with rain repellent, a subtle touch that enhances visibility in a downpour.

The coldest days of the year equals numb fingertips and that pins-and-needles sensation on your ears the second you walk outside. Check out some accessories that can help keep you warm on those chilly winter drives.

Cameras similar to those worn by thrillseekers are finding their way to the dashboards of safety-conscious drivers.

“Dash cameras are helpful in hit-and-run collisions – or other situations where you’d want to get someone’s license plate,” said Johan-Till Broer of Garman, a Kansas-based electronics company that started making dash cameras this year.

It’s not enough anymore for your car’s battery to just help start the engine. It also needs to power a navigation system, charge your cell phone, operate a back-up camera and a plethora of 21st century conveniences.

So how do you ensure your battery has enough strength to do all that and prevent you from being stranded thousands of miles from home on your summer road trip?